I loved to strike out on my own and learn by travellling solo in other countries.  That way, people would talk to me and I could learn their language.  I like train travel.
I was a college teacher.
I enjoy science news and learning about how animals communicate and perceive their environment.  I enjoy self-development and Self-realization, the unity of the divine and the human.


Different friendships give us different things in life, to connect to different parts of our personality and mentality.

I like drawing with oil pastels and pencils. 

I like people of all ages and backgrounds, and I enjoy witty discussion and details of ordinary life with my correspondents.

I prefer to connect with people intellectually as well as emotionally.

Please recommend to me the best mystery writers from your country or language that have been translated into English.  Also poetry.  Every country has great writers who entertain us and challenge our thinking.



I would like to meet men from India or with Indian descent, from the Dharma cultures.
If you are a man and you like my style, let me know and I will return a compliment to you as well.

I like to speak in French and in English.

Let's be friendly to one another.

Swimming, Walking, Francais , Espanol, oil pastels drawing and art.  I am an artist but only a beginner.

Swimming in the lake, watching wildlife, going on short car camping trips with my friends. cooking healthy and rich foods,, languages, being awed by the diversity of life and the peace that exists deeper inside our ordinary reality.

I like classical Indian music, some Turkish music, and Baroque European music.  If I am cleaning the house, I like energetic Electronica.

What movies do you recommend for me?

Not much TV.

Mysteries (Donna Leon, Henning Menkel, etc.

What are your favorite quotes and words of wisdom?  Please share them with me.